NYC politics Archives – QNS

Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office

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MAYOR MAMDANI: Queens democratic socialist takes the oath of office as NYC’s 112th mayor

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani claims victory in NYC Mayor's Race

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MAMDANI WINS NYC MAYOR’S RACE: Queens Assembly member projected to become first Muslim mayor in city history

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Sunday in the NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani’s ‘Big Canvass,’ Cuomo’s tough talk on Trump at church, and more

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaking in front of microphones

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Mamdani calls Trump’s rumored job offer for Eric Adams ‘affront to democracy,’ charges Cuomo is president’s choice for mayor

man speaking in red tie at campaign rally

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo makes his independent bid for mayor official, says he’s ‘in it to win it’

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Politics

Meeks hosts town hall in Jamaica, slams Trump-era policies and backs Cuomo for mayor

By Athena Dawson

Mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo continues to lead Democratic primary field, with Mamdani second, in new Marist poll

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News

Queens Borough President outlines sweeping investments across Queens in State of the Borough address

By Athena Dawson

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Politics

CM Selvena Brooks-Powers becomes latest Queens Democrat to back Cuomo for Mayor

By Shane O’Brien

Brad Lander speaks in NYC Mayor's Race

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EXCLUSIVE | Lander pitches plan to improve beleaguered NYCHA, gains housing leader support in 2025 NYC Mayor’s Race

State Sen. Jessica Ramos (left) and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. Thursday, April 3, 2025.

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Speaker Adams, Ramos electrify National Action Network crowd with pledge to take on Trump

Andrew Cuomo at New York church in NYC Mayor's Race

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo positions himself as antidote to ‘diabolical’ Trump while picking up key endorsement

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Politics

Court strikes down NYC law allowing noncitizen voting; Holden calls it a ‘victory for election integrity’

By Colum Motherway

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Politics

Campaign filings show fierce fundraising battles in 3 key Queens Council Districts

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Queens Assembly members back Cuomo for NYC mayor, citing crime and leadership

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Rep. Grace Meng invites Woodside veteran who was terminated by DOGE to Trump’s address to Congress

Forest Hills Green Team

Politics

Seven Queens City Council candidates receive key public matching funds

By Colum Motherway

Rikers Island sign near prison

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Rikers Island sees another inmate die in custody amid calls for federal takeover – and return of ICE

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‘We need a government New Yorkers can trust’: Queens BP Richards meets with Gov. Hochul amid City Hall crisis

By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Adams at press conference

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Crisis at City Hall: Hochul meeting with NYC pols on Mayor Adams’ future as possible removal looms

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks amid crisis surrounding Mayor Adams

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Hochul to meet with city leaders Tuesday as possibility of Mayor Adams’ removal from office grows

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Politics

Council Member Robert Holden praises Mayor Adams for reopening ICE Office on Rikers Island

By Colum Motherway

Mayor Adams speaking loudly at Queens church

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Mayor Adams rebuffs resignation calls at Queens church service: ‘I am going nowhere’

Mayor Adams speaks about Trump election win

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What happens if Mayor Adams resigns or is removed by Governor Hochul?

More from Around New York

Demonstrators protesting against the mayor’s plan to shift public-sector retirees to Medicare Advantage on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Editorial | Mayor Mamdani should protect the medical benefits of retired municipal workers

Brian Romero, seen here at a rally for trans youth on Jan. 10, is running for office in the 34th Assembly District.

Queer progressive Brian Romero vies for Queens Assembly seat

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Rachel Brown, founder and CEO of Jewish Matchmaking NY

A perfectly built snowman next to its twn snowman in a Brooklyn park

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How to Build the Perfect Snowman in NYC